Carrie Underwood is returning to the American Idol stage 20 years after she was crowned the winner of Season 4.

Underwood is replacing Katy Perry as a judge for Season 23, serving alongside returning judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. However, while many fans are excited for the season, Underwood’s involvement has also been met with backlash after she performed at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol since ABC rebooted the canceled Fox series in 2018. But, after six seasons of bringing her playful personality to the judging panel, a creative two truths and a lie post led to the pop singer revealing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that Season 22 would be her last.

Perry stepped down after 7 years as a judge, and former "Idol" winner Underwood will fill her chair this season.

Disney/Eric McCandless The search for a brand-new American Idol is about to begin. Season 23 of ABC’s singing competition show is returning this March with season 4 winner Carrie Underwood serving as a judge for the very first time.

Carrie Underwood, who was crowned the winner of 'American Idol' Season 4 in 2005, returns as a judge in Season 23

It’s mind-blowing that it’s been 20 years since Carrie Underwood first auditioned and won American Idol. Now, the famed country singer will come back to the reality competition series audition room as a new replacement judge for Katy Perry.